Elizabeth Rakers
Highland,IL
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with passion for advocating for those in need. Familiar with social work principles and case management. Committed to making meaningful difference in lives of individuals and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 1 Trauma ER Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
11.2019 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of (2-3 ICU Level and 4-6 non-ICU level) patients and families.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment with social work and specialty services that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts reaching 40-60 patients in triage with 4, 6 and 8 hour wait times.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, promoting professional development and enhancing the overall quality of care provided within the ER setting.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Educated patient and family on illness management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying supervisor to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed skilled nursing tasks such as tracheostomy care, tube feeding, and wound care on pediatric patient per physician orders.
Trauma/Geriatric Trauma/Acute Surgery Floor RN
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided care to acute and complex surgical and trauma patients including, wound care, tracheostomy and chest tube management, spinal precautions and weight bearing restrictions, etc
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams such as social work and case management for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes, smoother transition, and decreased readmissions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Managed patient caseloads (3-5) effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MO10.2017
Skills
- Tracheostomy Management and Care
- Chest Tube Management and Care
- Airway Management
- Administration nutrition/medications through G-J tubes and NG tubes
- Complex wound care including negative pressure wound vacs and burns
- Restraint Management
- Precepting/Charge experience
- Acute and chronic psychiatric diagnosis management
Certification
BSN, RN, Missouri, 01/2018- Present
BSN, RN, Illinois, 6/2021- Present
Advanced Education And Skills
- TNS
- TNCC/ATCN
- BLS/ACLS
- NRP
- NIHSS
- Arterial Blood Gas
- IVAD/Port
- Work Place Violence - CPI
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
06.2021 - 07.2023
Level 1 Trauma ER Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
11.2019 - Current
Trauma/Geriatric Trauma/Acute Surgery Floor RN
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2019
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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